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Dr. Brad Gustafson, Elementary School Principal, Author, Speaker
DR. BRAD GustAFson is an elementary school principal, author, and speaker. His passion for learning is palpable. He’s known for global collaboration on projects, such as the “30 Second Book Talk” video series and the “World Book Talk” powered
by augmented reality.
Brad is Minnesota’s 2016 National Distinguished Principal and a 2015 Digital Innovation in Learning Award (DILA) winner. His school was awarded the 2015 Local Government Innovation (LGI) Award from the University of Minnesota’s Humphrey School of
Public Affairs.
Brad co-hosts the “UnearthED” program on the Bam Radio Network. His blog, Adjusting Course, was named a “Must Read” K-12 blog by EdTech magazine and was also recognized with an Editor’s Choice Content Award by Smartbrief Education.
Brad recently released a new book, Renegade Leadership: Creating Innovative Schools for Digital-Age Students. You can connect with him on Twitter @GustafsonBrad or nd more information on his blog at BradGustafson.com.
Megan kype, Fourth Grade Teacher, Zaharis Elementary School, Mesa, Arizona
MEGAn kyPkE is a fourth grade teacher at Zaharis Elementary School in Mesa, Arizona. Megan is still in the beginning years of her teaching career and has had the opportunity to learn from master teachers and excel in her profession. She works well with students of all abilities. She has a passion for children’s literature and developing lifelong, independent readers.
Mike oliver, Principal, Zaharis School, Mesa, Arizona
MikE oliVER is the progressive principal of Zaharis School in Mesa, Arizona.
He is passionate about theory and practice, teaching and learning, and has taken a stand with innovation in his public school. Strongly grounded in learning theory, Mike believes, as Dewey did, that “learning is life” and encourages authentic learning and teaching, taking an inquiry stance and workshop pedagogy.
Dr. laQuita outlaw, Principal, Bay Shore Middle School, Su olk County
DR. lAQuitA outlAW has been an educator for over 15 years and is currently the principal of Bay Shore Middle School located in Suffolk County. Prior to that, Dr. Outlaw was an English Language Arts teacher in Bay Shore and for the NYC Department of Education.
Literacy is a vital component to the success and development of every child. To share this message widely, Dr. Outlaw is an adjunct professor at St. Joseph’s College, working with graduate students on reading. Her expertise in literacy and administration are shared with colleagues through her involvement with several professional organizations.
Dr. Outlaw is the co-president of the Suffolk County Middle Level Principals’ Association and has been recognized by local politicians, the National Council of 100 Black Women, the Town of Islip, St. John’s University, and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).
Dr. Outlaw shares practical ideas on getting administrators involved in promoting literacy at the building level on Scholastic’s Idea Share (scholastic.com/bookfairs/idea-share/laquita-outlaw). You can follow her on Twitter @drloutlaw.